Little Sutton C of E Primary School
Berwick Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Sutton C of E Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 16th of 20 primary schools in Ellesmere Port. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 21 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils are very proud of their school. They happily come into school each morning. Pupils feel well cared for and they enjoy playing with their friends. They said that their school welcomes everyone. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers. They are curious to learn new knowledge and they enjoy talking about what they have found out in class. Pupils work collaboratively. They are confident to share their ideas and they take on board the views of others. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy academic success. They leave Year 6 ready for the next stage in their education. Pupils benefit from a range of extra-curricular opportunities. This includes clubs such as ceramics, running and choir. Pupils are inspired by visits that enhance their learning. For example, pupils returned to school enthused from meeting an author at the local library. Older pupils value the opportunity to hold positions of responsibility. They are proud to make a difference to their school. For instance, the facilities team help to keep the school tidy and play leaders help to organise the games that are played during breaktimes.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils do not remember the new knowledge that they learn. This is because teachers sometimes do not use the most effective strategies to help pupils to commit their learning to their long-term memory. The school should ensure that staff receive the training that they need to help them to choose strategies that enable pupils to retain their learning over time.
- Members of the local academy committee do not have a sufficient insight into the school's strengths and areas for development. As a result, they do not offer enough challenge to contribute to the school's ongoing improvement. This also hampers the trust from gaining an accurate insight into the school's work. The trust should ensure that all of those responsible for governance gain a sharper overview of the school's strengths and weaknesses.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Little Sutton C of E Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Green Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Rossmore School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Childer Thornton Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emily Philip
- Phone
- 01513128338
- Address
- Berwick Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4PP
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 145075
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.